Girls Scouts Selling Cookies Robbed in Two Separate Incidents

Who knew selling Girl Scout cookies was such a dangerous activity? In two separate incidents, Girl Scouts became victims when their cookie money was pilfered by money-hungry criminals.

According to the Daily News, 22-year-old Nicholas Taverna and 25-year-old Cassidy Michalski were both charged with unarmed robbery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and shoplifting after allegedly stealing close to $400 from 11- and 12-year-old Girl Scouts who were selling cookies at a Massachusetts store. Reportedly an adult who was with the girls attempted to stop the robbery but sustained a broken nose and injuries to his arm.

Another cash-stealing incident occurred recently in Pennsylvania. Grub Street reports that a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies outside of a Pathmark grocery store were surprised when a man reached into their cash box and made away with $20. He has not been caught.

On its website, the Girl Scouts organization offers this safety information for Girl Scouts and parents: "The safety and security of our members is always our chief concern. We have strict guidelines for safety. Girl Scouts, depending on their age, must be accompanied or supervised by an adult when selling Girl Scout Cookies and must always use the buddy system."

Do you have a child who sells Girl Scout cookies? How do you try to protect her against theft?